Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3

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Xperia Z2 compared with Xperia Z3

	SonyXperia Z2	SonyXperia Z3
Overview
Released
Released	March 2014	September 2014
Display
Screen size
Screen size	5.2″	5.2″
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Sharpness
Sharpness	424 pixels per inch	424 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	LCD	LCD
Display type
Display type	5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD; PhoneArena identified the reviewed panel as IPS	5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD
Display features
Display features	X-Reality for mobile and Live Colour LED processing	X-Reality for mobile, Live Colour LED and Super-vivid mode
Performance
Chip
Chip	Snapdragon 801	Snapdragon 801
Memory
Memory	3 GB	3 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	16 GB
CPU
CPU	Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB at 2.3 GHz	Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AC at 2.5 GHz
GPU
GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 330
Storage type
Storage type	16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB	UK D6603 has 16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera
Main camera	20.7 MP	20.7 MP
Ultra wide camera
Ultra wide camera	None	None
Telephoto camera
Telephoto camera	None	None
Optical zoom
Optical zoom	None	None
Front camera
Front camera	2.2 MP	2.2 MP
Main camera
Main camera	20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with G Lens and LED flash	20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with 25 mm wide-angle G Lens and LED flash
Front camera
Front camera	2.2 MP Exmor R camera with 1080p video	2.2 MP Exmor R sensor; 2 MP maximum effective image in 16:9 mode
Video recording
Video recording	4K2K recording, 1080p front video and Timeshift slow-motion mode	4K rear video and 1080p front video
Camera features
Camera features	HDR for photos and movies, SteadyShot, Superior Auto and dedicated camera button	ISO 12800 low-light mode for stills, SteadyShot and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery
Battery	3,200 mAh (better)	3,100 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Video playback (maker's claim)	Up to 10 hours	Up to 10 hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	None	None
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Sony's D6503 white paper lists a 3,200 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback	Sony's D6603 white paper lists a 3,100 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback
Design
Type
Type	Standard	Standard
Weight
Weight	163 g	152 g (better)
Thickness
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.3 mm (better)
Height × width
Height × width	146.8 × 73.3 mm	146 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistance
Water and dust resistance	IP58	IP68
Materials
Materials	Glass front and back with metal frame	Glass front and back with rounded aluminium frame
Colours
Colours	Black, White, Purple	Black, White, Copper, Silver Green
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	Sony specifies IP55/IP58 water and dust protection with all port covers closed; its white paper cautions against deliberate submersion	IP65/IP68 water and dust protection, with port covers closed
Speakers
Speakers	Front-facing stereo speakers; digital noise cancellation with compatible wired headset	Front-facing stereo speakers, S-Force Front Surround, DSEE HX and digital noise cancellation with compatible headset
Software
Operating system
Operating system	Android	Android
Software at launch
Software at launch	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4 KitKat; PS4 Remote Play announced for the Z3 series
Connectivity
Mobile network
Mobile network	4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6503 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20	4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6603 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
SIM
SIM	Micro-SIM	Nano-SIM
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 4.0
NFC
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB
USB	Micro-USB 2.0 with MHL 3.0 output and USB host; 3.5 mm headphone socket	Micro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket with High-Resolution Audio support